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Byron Allen, Meredith Vieira and Patrika Darbo named Daytime Emmy Gold Circle inductees
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2026 Gold Circle inductees, including Allen, Vieira and Darbo, for the Oct. 30 ceremony.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on Thursday that Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen, television host and executive producer Meredith Vieira, and actress Patrika Darbo will be inducted into the Gold Circle at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Other Gold Circle honorees include Francesca James, while the Silver Circle will recognize Stephen Brown and Rubin Ervin. NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said the honorees are recognized for "continued exceptional contributions to our television industry" and for inspiring generations of viewers.
The ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Hollywood Palladium and will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel.
Key facts
- Byron Allen, Meredith Vieira and Patrika Darbo are 2026 Daytime Emmy Gold Circle inductees (variety.com)
- The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium (variety.com)
- The ceremony will be streamed live on the NATAS YouTube channel (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Byron Allen, Meredith Vieira, Patrika Darbo Among This Year’s Daytime Emmys Gold and Silver Circle Inductees”
